1651 PERSPECTIVE Dutch Architecture ART Optics Amsterdam RARE Vredeman de Vries
Hans Vredeman de Vries was a prominent Dutch architect who is best known for his 16th-century treatises on perspective and ornamental architecture. In 1604 he published his ‘Theory and Practice of Perspective’, a work which instructed architects on construction, optics, and building design.
The impressive double-page plates designed by Hendrik Hondius depict architectural views, arches, stairwells and staircases, columns, ceilings, and roofs. This edition was published in 1651, two parts in one.
1651 PERSPECTIVE Dutch Architecture ART Optics Amsterdam RARE Vredeman de Vries
Hans Vredeman de Vries was a prominent Dutch architect who is best known for his 16th-century treatises on perspective and ornamental architecture. In 1604 he published his ‘Theory and Practice of Perspective’, a work which instructed architects on construction, optics, and building design.
The impressive double-page plates designed by Hendrik Hondius depict architectural views, arches, stairwells and staircases, columns, ceilings, and roofs. This edition was published in 1651, two parts in one.
Item number: #14056
Price: $950
VRIES, Johannes Vredeman de
Perspectiva theoretica ac practica. Hoc est, opus opticum absolvtissimvm: …
Amstelodami, : sumptibus ac typis Joannis Janssonii, 1647 [i.e. 1651].
Details:
- Collation: textually complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
- [2], 24
- 51 engravings present
- Note: Engraved title page dated 1651
- Language: Latin
- Binding: Vellum; secure
- Size: ~12.5in X 8.25in (31.5cm x 21cm)
- Very rare and desirable
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14056
Category
Arts & Architecture
Authors
VRIES, Johannes Vredeman de
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
Latin
Binding
Vellum
Book Condition
Excellent